Context Statement Virtual Library Resources

Consider the factors impacting student achievement

Key Factors

Poverty

Non-English speaking background

Parents’ educational background

Special learning needs

Minority racial-group identity

Other Important Factors

Low school expectations

Availability of flexible grouping and different types of instruction

Inadequate funding and support

Individual and family health

Quality of social services offered to students

1. Community Data Collection

A. Visit US Census website at http://www.census.gov and follow the instructions on the Word document.
B. Visit Rhode Island Kids Count website at http://www.rikidscount.org/matriarch/default.asp and follow the instructions on the Word document.

C Examples of statements



D. Citing with MLA Citation Style


Complete MLA formatting reference- Purdue University

2 and 3. State, District, and School Data Collection

4. SALT Reports

Rhode Island schools are periodically visited by administrators and teachers from elsewhere in the state. This "SALT" team spends a few days visiting classes and talking with students and teachers and then writes a report describing what they saw and making recommendations for improvement. These reports are available online. More information about SALT visit reports.

Policy Paper Virtual Library Resources

1. Mind Mapping, Research Questions, and Search Phrases

Mind map example

Mind map form

Student Handout

2. Research Guides

Education Full Text WilsonWeb Database Search Guide

Academic Search Complete Database Search Guide